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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

A most unfortunate and sad
occurrence happened on last We'd
nesday that Mortified our commu-
nifty and cast gloom and sorrow
over several households. Itappears
that Allen and Henry Oglesby, the
first about Ii years old and the
latter about IL, the children of E.
M. and Josephine Oglesby, and
Johnny Jones (12), son of Widow
Ephraim Jones, got permission to
go fishing, but instead of going
fishing went in bathing in Red river
on the sand bar opposite Rock
Island. A Mrs. Blondell from the
Natchitoches side of the river OBJ
served the boys romping in the
water with dog, and on looking
that way again was surprised to
see that they had disappeared,
while the dog was still there and
the boys clothes were on 'ne sano
bar. Becoming alarmed she ran 70
the bank and hallooed across to
Mrs. Oglesby and asked II sne
knew where the boys were. mrs
n IL L 4 1890 Gc1sx<x
Oglesby said they nad gone nsning'
but when MRS. blonaeh told ner
they were patning IN 'ne river oniy
a few moments ago. ana showed v
the dog ana the clotnes, tne 'errlDie
truth dawned upon the unhappy
mother instantly. Assistance was
procured at once ana the process
OF dragging Ior the Dodies COM
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
Bucklen's Arnica Salve:

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevers
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by C. C. Nash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
Falling Health.

Zen y es5bs sSV Mg DsSn1 e
Night Sweats, Weakness, and Nervous.
ness. tried various remedies prescribed
by different physicians, but became so
weak that could not 60 up stairs with
out stopping to rest. Ny friends recon-
mended me to try Ayers Sarsaparilla,
which 1 did, and am now as healthy and
strong As ever. Mrs. e. L. Williams,
Alexandria, MINI.
I have used Ayers Sarsaparilla, in my
family, for Scrofula, and know, II 1t e
taken faithfully, that II will thoroughly
eradicate this terrible disease. have also
prescribed It as tonic, as well as an alter
alive, and must say that ] honestly believe
It to be the best blood medicine ever
compounded. w. F. Fowler, d. d. s.,
NJ ID. GreenYilla Tenn
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
Notice, Democrats /!

The members of the Democratic
Executive Committee of Grant parish
are requested to meet in Colfax on
Saturday, the 10th day of July, 1887,
for the purpose of electing a member
of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee to represent Grant parish in the
approaching campaign.
H. G.. GOODWIN,
Chairman Democratic Executive CONF
mittee of Grant Parish.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
Dyspepsia Cured.

It would be impossible for me to de-
scribe what l suffered from Indigestion
and Headache up to the time began
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. was under
the care Of various physicians and tried
q great many kinds Of medicines, but
never obtained more than temporary re-
lief. After taking Ayers SarsapariIla for
. short time, my headache disappeared,
and my stomach performed It's duties more
perfectly. To-day my health Is COM
pletely restored. Mary Harley, Spring
field, Mass.
1 have been greatly benefited by the
prompt use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t
tones and invigorates the system. regulates
the action Of the digestive and assimilative
organs, and vitalizes the blood. Il II,
without doubt, the most reliable blood
purifier yet discovered. III. d. johnson,
SS3 Atlantic ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
Prepared by DR.. J. G. Aver 4 Co.. Lowell. MAss.
Prioe 81; six bottles -.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

For the information of those inter-
ested the names of the members who
were at the meeting in July, 1886, aad
or-apized to serve rs the parish COM
ir,'tee for two years, arc given below :
First ward. a members. IL. Nc
Nicely, G. w. Hickman, H. u. Coed
wyn, A. A. Dean.
Second ward, members w. d.
Irwin.
Third ward, members-Not repre-
scented.
Fourth, ward, 2 members N. E.
STAFFORD, 6. w. Gray. J. +. Nugcnt.
Fifth ward, member-Not repre-
scented.
S;xtI, ward, 3 members NJ. A. Dunn.
Seventh ward. members w. j.
Calvit, ID. 5. O'Quin, NJ. F. Machen, 1.
N. Hicks. Henry Bernstein.
Wards 2, 3, 5 and 6, not having
elected their members If the executive
committee as directed by resolution in
July. 1886, the Democrats of those
wards are hereby notified to meet Mt
the places designated on Saturday,
July 2, 1887, and elect their quota Of
members, as follows:
Ward 2. Brncc's mill. 5 members.
Ward 3, Cottohlmrg, members.
Ward 5, Union, member.
Ward 6, Santaclie, 3 members.
And said members 40 elected are re-
quested to attend in person or send
duly accredited proxies to the meeting
Of July 10th. H. 6. GOoDwYS,
Ch'm'n Dem. Phi. Elk. Com.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

Rev. e. NJ. Gates, who is CROP
ping this year on Capt. Nash's
place near Rock Island, is said to
have the finest crop of corn in
the parish; and that is saying a
good deal, for we do not believe
the prospect for a good crop of
corn in this parish has been any
better than it is now for ten years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
UNION FARMERs.

UNION FARMERS. The next
meeting of the parish union will
be held at Colfax on Thursday,
July 18th, and all subordinate
unions are expected to be repre-
scented. The secretaries Of the
various subordinate unions are re-
quested to send up their general
reports to Mr.. A. G. O'Neal, secre
tary Of the parish union, SO thai
he may make report of the con
dition of affairs to the State union
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

V0ll can live at home and make moro money
JUU at work for US than at anything else in the
world. Capital no. needed; you are started free.
Both sexes; all ages. Any one can do the work.
TT and terms free. Better not delay. Costs you
nothing to send MS your address and find out; Il
you are wise you will do 80 at once.
dl7 HALLE1T CO.. Portland. Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

No medicine is more conscientiously
prepared, more powerful, or more
highly concentrated, than Ayers Sar-
saparilla. It's standard of excellence
is the result of careful study. This
preparation is acknowledged by the
medical profession to be the best
blood purifier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

On Friday, June Oath, Miss
Anna Mcknight returned from a
ten months session of the Mans
field female college, where she has
been since last October. We un-
derstand she expects go back after
the summer vacation, and will
continue her studies for another
session, with the intention of grad
uating at the end of the term, il
close application can effect the
desired result
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

The LATEST man in the country
has been discovered in Connecticut.
He has $500 deposited in the
savings bank, but prefers to live
on cold victuals rather than 60 to
the exertion of drawing enough of
his capital to buy a square meal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
The First Sign

OF falling health, whether In the form Of
Night sweats and Nervousness, or In
sense Of General WEAKNESS and Loss Of
Appetite, should suggest the use Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. This preparation Il most
effective for giving tone and strength
to the enfeebled system, promoting the
digestion and assimilation Of food, restor-
ing the nervous forces to their normal
condition, and for purifying, enriching,
and vitalizfng the blood.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

The following letters remain in
Colfax post office July LIST, 1887.
If not called for before August l,
1887, they will be forwarded to the
dead letter office: Manson Bullock,
Thos. E. Curtis.
MARY l. Grow, P. NJ.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

en0ucV to be mazda. Gut this out and return
HUME to az, and we will send you, free,
something of great valuo and importance to
you, that win start ron in business which will
bring you in more money. right away than any
thing else in this world. Any one can do the
Something now, that just coins money for all
workers. We will start you; capital not necdcd-
This il one Of the genuine important chances Of
lifetime , Iho;s Who sFs aDs iG and enter
Address TRUE 4 Co, Augusta. Maino. dl7
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

No injurious effects can follow the
use of Ayers Ague Cure. 1t contains
an unfailing antidote and specific for
miasmatic p0isons, together with reme-
dial agents which purify and rein
yigorate the system.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
NOTICE.

The listing of the taxable property Of
Grant parish is completed and viii be ex-
posed at the court house in Colfax for i'm
spection and correction for Twenty coy
Days, beginning next after the ten days
required for this notice shall have ex-
pircd. w. B. GARRETT,
Assessor Parish of Grant.
May q. 1887. TIL
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

The prospect for a magnificent
corn crop was never better. The
rains Of this week have assured
the making Of seven-eights of all
the corn in the parish, and another
rain two weeks later will save all
the late crop.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that win apply
to the Governor for . Pardon, having been
convicted of Larceny and sentenced to
imprisonment the Penitentiary at hard
labor for twelve month";.
SAMPSONzPAUL.
Cclfax. La. June 9, 1887.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
Notice Of Final Proof.


LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La.
May 20, 1857.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-naned settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the judge, or in bis absence
the clerk Of the district court. at Co'fax,
La, on Monday, July IL, 1857, viz:
Benjamin F. Satisfy.
Who made home Entry No. 56l7 for the
9 of ne 4, sw of lie I and sc of NV I
sec 81 n. 2 W, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
T. j. Dean, Isaac Butts, w. A. James,
Henry Olcott, all Of Grant parish, La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
may2e-6t IF ~ Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

Master james Lacroix is now
playing the devil in the CHRONICLE
Office. Jimmy thinks he will be
able to fill the bill to q I.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
WORKING GLASSES. A. krs T. =. :.

pared 70 furnish al CLASSES with eniployment
at homo, tie whole Of the time, or for their spare
Persons 81 either sex easily earn from 5Oc 20 70
per evening. and proportional sum BY deyofiIE
all thefY time to the business: Boys ana g1sis
this may send their address. and test the bus,--
neus No make this offer: To snch m are not well
safisfsd ve will send one dollar TO pay for ne
dI7-1y Portland, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
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80 -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

The school board of Grant parish
will hold its regular quarterly
meeting at the court house to-day,
july Cd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

The man who violently hates or
ardently loves, cannot avoid being
in some degree or sense slave to
the person he detests or adores.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02
Market Report.


corrected every Thursday by the New Orleans
market quotations. Country merchants have to
pay from to per cent advance on the ruling
prices in the New Orleans Exchanged
COTTON.
Ordinary ...... ... IS Good middiins :. ioS
Good ordinary 49,. 9H Middling fair Tx
Low middling l0H Fail .-.........4....l1x
SUGAR-Common4 AZ 34xc, fair ~ 944c. good
fair 4h@4&c, prime 4Kc, choice 464hc; re-
ii ed sugars 1sc to NC higher.
MOLASSES = Common 18@2lc, fair 22@25c,
prime 22@25c, good prime z@25c, choice 45c.
1910, good Doc, prime 20hc..
RICE-CommQn 4hc. ordinary 4Ac, fair 4hc,
FLOUR-ss 90 to "a 80 according to quality.
CORN-51ef55c b bushel
MEALr--Bolted 81 4Q@2 50, cream meal 50 SOC
MEATS Mess beef IS 50 to 50 50. Mess pork
SIS 50 to $l6, Bacon shoulders exc, clear
clear rib sides 7kaec. Sugar cured hams IL "a
12c. sugar cured shoulders 7ha8c.
P0TAToEs- Irish s. to s. 50. sweet 81 Is to
CHICKENS 50 to 80 q dog.
EGGS-l0@101le y doz.
HONEY-40 to SOC Y gallon for strained.
BEESWAX-1Sc u b.
TALLOW-3G4c q b.
SALT-Coarse 8O082hc, fine S1@1 02H.
OATS-s7c, Texas rust proof SOC.
BRAN-SOc u cwt.
HAYm$lS to sls y ton according to quality. :,
az, calves 4a6.
HIDES-Green sailed TIC. dry sailed 101lc, dry
| flint 12c, damaged green hides &c of, damaged
dry hides Nc per b of.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

J. Kemp, Jr.. W. Mzs. F. J. Sullivan.
BY virtue Of and to satisfy writ Of
fieri faciAs. issued and to me directed in
the above entitled and numbered suit,
have seized and will offer for sale. at pub
Lei auction ON Petit Ecore Plantation,
Grant parish, Louisiana. between the
hours prescribed by lay, on
SATURDAY, July 2 1867,
the following described property, seized as
the property of the defendant, to-wit:
Six head Of cattle, to-wit: Three COWS.
one calf, and two heifsrs.
Terms of sale Cash with benefit of APP
praisement p. GO0DE, Sheriff.
Colfax, La. juno 2, 1887. PISA
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

It is folly to take thorn out OF
another's foot and put it into your
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

Blame is the lazy mans wages.
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We have arranged with the publisher Of
these books TO furnish the whole forty-1vo
With one years subscription 10 our paper
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-07-02

ESTABLISHED lsu. II h now nearly sixty
years since this medicine was offered ~ {
remedy for Worms, aud from that time IL
reputation has steadily increased until q
nearly all parts Of the world to be the so
pleasing the palate than Of overcoming th9
R{,drea often look pale and sjcklD from No
Il Of these hidden Eappers and miners. Wheq
rAvenously. again refuzlng wholesome dies
: assured these ymptomg are IndIcafl0ne O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-16
RAILROADS.
bI HEUNO SUEN Ell Z.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.


SPLENDID SCENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In Effect May 16, 1887.
Trains leave Washington, from station, iorner o.
Sixth and streets, SIS follows
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express Of Palace Sleeping Cars st $50 a. nj,
daily; Fast Line, $50 am. daily, to Cincinnati
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
burg to Cincinnati, and Buffet Car to st. Louis;
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Western Express,
at $40 p. n. daily, with Sleeping Cars
Washington 10 Chicago and st. Louis, and
Except Saturday. Harrisburg TO Cleveland,
connecting daily at Harrisburg with through
Shoppers for Louisville snd Memphis. Pacific
Express, 1000 p. IL. daily, for Pittsbrrg and
.he West, with through Sleeper Harrisburg
to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND PoToXAo RAILROAD.
For Erie Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
1O:O0p. IN. daily, except Saturday, with Pslacs
Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Tilliamsport, Lock Haven anG Elmira, &C
$50 8. NJ, daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East. 7:25, 800, LOO
and LAO a. m, zoo, 4:1o, 1000 and i1;2o
p. n. On Sunday 900 ard LAO q. M, 200,
4:1O 1000 and 11:20 p. N. Limited Express
OF Pullman Parlor aud Dining Cars, $40 3. N,
daily. except Sunday, and 400 p. NJ. daily,
with Pennsylvania Railroad Dining Cars.
For Boston without change, 200 .. II. cvory
day.
For Brooklyn, N. Y, ell through trains connect at
jersey City With boats Of Brooklyn annex:
sfording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid .
ing double ferriage across New York City.
For Philadelphia, 1875 900, 1I:0o ana 11:40
an 200, 4:lO, GOO, 1000 and 1920 p II.
On Sunday goo and 11:40 8. m, BOO, 410
600, 1000 and 11:20 p n. Limited Express,
Parlor and Dining Cars $40 8. n. week days,
and 400 p. IN. daily.
For Baltimore 635 1925, 600, $40, $50, lilo
and lao an, 1906, 200, 400 4:10, 40
4:4O, 600, $40, 1000 and 11:20 p. H. On
Sunday, 900, 900. $50 and 11:40 an, 200,
400, 4:1O, 600, $40, 1000 and 11:20 p. m.
For Pope's Creek Line, 1926 a. rn and 4:4C p. n,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis 1925 a.. M, and 12O5 APO and
600 p. N, daily except Sundays. On Sun
at 300 a. m. and 40 p. m.
ALExANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WARRINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 600, 6:45, $40 9:47, and
1857 e. En-. 1904 noon, 2.05, 4:25, 4:S5, Col,
sos, 1905 and 1877 p. m. On Sunday ct
600, $40, SAT and 1857 a. n, and 2:30,
COL, sos and 1905 p. N.
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 1857 q.
~, daily, and 4:35 p m, daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, 6:05
500, 9:1O 1915 and 11:07 a. H.; LOO, 300,
323, 5:1N 7:O5, 932 and 10:42 p. M, and
1915 midnight, except Monday. On Sunday
at 800, 9:10 and 11:07 3. NJ; 200, $40,
7O5 9:32 and 1912 D. NJ and 1915 night
Tickets and information at tho Office, Northeast
corner of 18th street and PennG. Avenue and az
the station whore orders can be loft for the check
| ing of baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. j. &. WOOD, &. Z. &.
CHAs. E. PUGE, g. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-16

No. IS. No. 50. No. 81. No. Sc
'ooHD Daily. Daily. Daily. Daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-16

ENORMOUS RAILROAD FIGUREs.-ln an
address on the business of the London anu
Northwestern railroad England recently
delivered, some figures are presented 'nas'
on account of their magnitude. are eAceeo'
ingly interesting. That great railroad cor.
noratiop now has capital of &1lO,OOo,0oo
(about $3.50, OOoOOO), or about the same CAPT,
tal as that of the southwestern group OF
railroads in this country, although the iae,
ter have nearly ten times as many miles OF
road. The revenue OF the London ana
Northwestern is about $50 900, 900 annually;
1t has 900 Servants" or, as we Wouid
say in this country, "employes," !o'ooo OF
whom ere employed in locomotive ;, con.
struction. Although the road, with all us
branches, is very little longer than the
Pennsylvania railroad, with its leased lines
fexc!usiye of those west of Pittsburgh YET
inc London and Northwestern runs through
such populous country that it carries an.
nuslly 10000, 900 passengers and 50 ,00O wv
tons of freight. The company owns 3,OOo
engines, which register mileage annually
of over 81 ,000, 600 miles, nearly 100 OOO miles
a day, 621S an hour, or 104 per minute
The engines collectively make Journey III
four hours, equivalent to that OF going round
the world, and SO great is The wear and tear
that one new engine BAG to be brought IN
to use every FIVE days These are wonder-
ful figures to be presented by aing.e fa'i'
road company only sixty yesrs after the
construction OF the fist locomotive aud us
introduction on railroads. They aFe strong
ly suggestive of the possible revolution to
be brought about in another haif century
by the application ofelectrici TO TOE move
mont of traina PHILADELPHIA LedQer